2023 Nationals
August 9 - 13, 2023
Conformation Specialty
Congratulations
to the
Best of Breed Winner!
GCHB CH Kei-Rin's Gunsmoke, {M}, 08/08/2020, Breeder: Pamela W. Kozak, GCHB CH Offshore Kei-Rin's Bold
Caballero x CH Afire's Kaapunnin Kaanein, Owner: Kayla and Pamela Kozak
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Best of Winners
Carolina's Curiouser And Curiouser, {F}, 12/23/2022, Breeder: Blain Tarnecki & Lois McCracken, GCHG CH Carolina's Running With The Hare, BN, RN, SH, JHR, TKI, WDX x SHR GCH CH Carolina's Hare To The Throne, RN, SHA, CGC, TKI, WD Owner: Dianne Hill, Ryan Wolfe, Nicole Ryan, Lois McCracken
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Best Of Opposite Sex to Best of Breed
SHR GCH CH Carolina's Hare To The Throne, RN, SHA, CGC, TKI, WD, {F}, 01/29/2018, Breeder: Lois McCracken, CH Mann'Rs Carolina Fozzy Bear x HRCH GCHB CH Carolina's Tale of the Hare, RA, SH, MHR, RATN, CGC, TKN, WDX Owner: Blain Tarnecki & Lois McCracken
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Select Dog
U-CH CH Waterway's Roasted Barley, SD, {M}, 08/21/2022, Breeder: Jon L. and Linda M. Hattrem, GCH CH Beavercreek's Waterway River Crossing x GCH CH Waterways Pardon Me Boys, SH, WD Owner: Kevin Smith & Linda Hattrem
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Winners Dog / 1st Award of Merit
Eridanis It's A Shooting Star, {M}, 11/23/2021, Breeder: Stephan & Christine Siok, Single Chunk Chocolate Brownie x CH Little Brownie's Sky Full Of Stars, CD Owner: Stephan & Christine Siok
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2nd Award of Merit
CH Beavercreek's PNW Shot In The Dark, BCAT CGC, {M}, 08/11/2019, Breeder: Linda McGrath & H. Pemble & Lola Thorsness, Waterway Game Crk Maximillion, WDX x CH Beavercreek's Take A Chance On Me, Owner: Kimberly Ann, Katherine, Chad Lukehart
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Reserve Winners Dog / Best Bred-by-Exhibitor / Best of Opposite Sex in Sweepstakes
Carolina's Swamp Rabbit,{M}, 12/23/2022, Breeder: Lois McCracken, GCHG CH Carolina's Running With The Hare, BN, RN, SH, JHR, TKI, WDX x SHR GCH CH Carolina's Hare To The Throne, RN, SHA, CGC, TKI, WD Owner: Lois McCracken
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Reserve Winners Bitch
Lukehart's PNW Liberty Belle, {F}, 11/18/2020, Breeder: Chad Richard /Kimberly Ann & Katherince Lukehart, GCH CH Beavercreek's Storm Warning, RATN x Mann'Rs Harliquinn Of Pacific Northwest Aws'S, BCAT Owner: Wendy Hartman
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Best in Sweepstakes
Kei-Rin's Kachina Doll, {F}, 07/02/2022, Breeder: Cheri Douglas & Pamela Kozak, GCHB CH Kei-Rin's Gunsmoke x CH Kei-Rin's Etta Place, Owner: Kayla and Pamela Kozak
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Best Junior Handler / Anastasia Hartman
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Best Owner Handler
GCHB CH Kei-Rin's Gunsmoke, {M}, 08/08/2020, Breeder: Pamela W. Kozak, GCHB CH Offshore Kei-Rin's BoldCaballero x CH Afire's Kaapunnin Kaanein, Owner: Kayla and Pamela Kozak
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SWEEPSTAKES - 12-18 MO. JUNIOR BITCHES
1. Kei-Rin's Kachina Doll, {F}, 07/02/2022, Breeder: Cheri Douglas & Pamela Kozak, GCHB CH Kei-Rin's Gunsmoke x CH Kei-Rin's Etta Place, Owner: Kayla and Pamela Kozak
2. Downeast Lily May, CGC, {F}, 05/28/2022, Breeder: Christine Dostie, CH Turtlecreek's Low Morals No Mann'Rs x CH Downeast Forbidden Fruit From Pj, TD, TDU, SCN, SIN, SEN, TKN Owner: Lindsey Childs
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AMATUER-OWNER-HANDLED DOGS
1. Eridanis To Sessrumnir Freyja Gets First Pick ATT, {M}, 11/23/2021, Breeder: Stephan & Christine Siok, Endless Limits Kick It In Skagit, JHR x Cow Creek's Skagit Hyde My Halo, JHR Owner: Dianne Brisingamen
2. Tuffy Two Of Skagit River JHR, JHR, SD, {M}, 12/27/2021, Breeder: Jospeh C. Lee / Sheree A. Harris, Endless Limits Kick It In Skagit, JHR x Cow Creek's Skagit Hyde My Halo, JHR Owner: Angie Ohman, Fred Winters
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OPEN DOGS
1. Offshore Kei-Rin's Urban Cowboy, OA, NAJ, ACT1, CGC, {M}, 03/06/2018, Breeder: Kelly & Kendra Hayes & Pam & Kayla Kozak, Kei-Rin's Cowboy Casanova, x GCH CH Kei-Rin's Bandida De Offshore, Owner: Brianne Draves / Gwen Draves and Pam Kozak
2. American Justice, {M}, 05/31/2020, Breeder: Thomas J. Waite, Endless Limits Grizzly Of Dale Creek x Dale Creek Just Ducky, Owner: Anastasia & Rodney Hartman
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12-18 MO. JUNIOR BITCHES.
1. Kei-Rin's Kachina Doll, {F}, 07/02/2022, Breeder: Cheri Douglas & Pamela Kozak, GCHB CH Kei-Rin's Gunsmoke x CH Kei-Rin's Etta Place, Owner: Kayla and Pamela Kozak
2. Downeast Lily May, CGC, {F}, 05/28/2022, Breeder: Christine Dostie, CH Turtlecreek's Low Morals No Mann'Rs x CH Downeast Forbidden Fruit From Pj, TD, TDU, SCN, SIN, SEN, TKN Owner: Lindsey Childs
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NOVICE BITCHES
Downeast Joyia At Kylends, {F}, 05/28/2022, Breeder: Christine Dostie, CH Turtlecreek's Low Morals No Mann'Rs x CH Downeast Forbidden Fruit From Pj, TD, TDU, SCN, SIN, SEN, TKN Owner: Avis Prior
CONGRATULATIONS - first time competitors
CONGRATULATIONS - first time competitors
Fred Winters & Tuffy
Lindsey & Lily
Christine & Zeke
Dianne Brisingamen & Sessrumnir
Jr. Handler: Catawba Lynn Brisingamen
Jr. Handler: Jayden Murphy
Obedience and Rally
Avis Prior with Bacchus
Trash Duck Challenge
Rain nor Thunderstorms could stop this guy from dominating the Trash Duck Challenge. Jayden Murphy got the most bumpers in within the 5 minute limit.
-This Years Champion -
Dog Derby
Another Great Year - but nothing to show - - - Dogs ran fast and furious in-between thunderstorms - - With several dogs impressing the spectators with their fast moves or quick food stops.
Nationals Photo Contest
The People’s Choice Award
”Bessie, the Fur Bearer”
Submitted by: Lois McCracken
The Photo contest went over very well - with several fun pics displayed at the Spag’s Bar & Grill Restaurant.
This year - Top Three Winners
from each category received a token of our appreciation.
Thank you everyone
for submitting all the great photos!
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Adult Dog
1st Place: Pat Oldenburg
2nd Place: Brian Husbands
3rd Place: Linda Mcgrath -
Puppy
1st Place: Julie Schmitt
2nd Place: Brian Husbands
3rd Place: Christine Siok -
All Play No Work
1st Place: Julie Schmitt
2nd Place: Beverly Englert
3rd Place: Kim Lukehart -
All Work no Play
1st Place: Jim Clausen
2nd Place: Pat Oldenburg
3rd Place Chad Lukehart -
Special Bond
1st Place: Brian Husbands
2nd Place: Jim Clausen
3rd Place: Beverly Englert
CORNHOLE
Tournament
This Year’s First Time Ever - Cornhole Toss - was an absolute Blast!
Laughter, impressive throwing styles, and nail-biting excitement kept everyone happy.
Third Place:
Tim & Shelly Otto
First Place:
Paul and Brandi Rochon
Second Place:
Brad Ludke & Ray DeShaw
Hunt Test
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Hunt Test ~
On Friday, the action migrated to Michigan Flyway Retriever Club in Williamston, MI. A combination of AKC Spaniel and AWSC hunt tests enabled participants to obtain qualifying scores for their dogs. Handlers rotated through upland flushing tests, water retrieving tests, and land retrieving tests.
Complete AKC Nationals Hunt Results Complete National AWSC Hunt Results
Jr. and Youth
Field Handlers
Junior: Anastasia Hartman
Emily Mangus
Youth: Jayden Murphy
Puppy & Natural Abilities Test Results
PUPPY TEST QUALIFIERS
Sandy Collins
Lois McCracken
Diane Hill
ADULT DOG TEST QUALIFIERS
Bobby Hartman,
Avis Prior
Paul and Brandi Rochon
Video
2023 Roustabout Champions
Sunday morning was devoted to the Roustabout. Two fields were used to divide the competitors into groups of approximately 8 teams. The winners of the two fields competed against each other in the final. Field A was won by team , Paul Morrison and Steve Beckman with Henry, while Field B was won by Kevin Smith & Jon Hattrem with Barley. It was a close battle, with team Kevin Smith & Jon Hattrem coming out as the Roustabout Champions.
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First
U-CH CH Waterway's Roasted Barley SD “Barley”, (M) SS 284787/05 DOB: 8/21/2022, Sire: GCH CH Beavercreek's Waterway River Crossing, Dam: GCH CH Waterways Pardon Me Boys SH, WD,
Breeder: Jon L. and Linda M. Hattrem, Owner: Kevin Smith & Linda Hattrem,
Team: Kevin Smith & Jon Hattrem
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Second
Little Brownies O'Henry SH “Henry”, (M) SS 074878/08 DOB: 11/14/2018, Sire: CH Little Brownies Mighty Mickey JH, Dam: Night Hawk's Sweet Little Kendra,
Breeder: Paul R. and Lynn A. Morrison, Owner: Paul R. and Lynn A. Morrison,Team: Paul Morrison & Steve Beckman
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Third
SHR Klema's Skagit River's Drifting Reacher WD “Reacher”, (M) SS 259075/05 DOB: 4/19/2021, Sire: Endless Limits Kick It In Skagit JHR, Dam: Cow Creek's Skagit Hyde My Halo JHR,
Breeder: Jospeh C. Lee / Sheree A. Harris, Owner: Jon Klema,
Team: Jon Klema & David McCracken
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Fourth
Cordgrass Green Lake Whisper Sweet Maya JH “Maya”, (F) SS 190637/06 DOB: 5/11/2020, Sire: CH Aspen Springs Tatonka RN, JH, SD, CGC, Dam: Waterways Jigging For Agassiz Tulaby,
Breeder: Aaron Field, Owner: Julie Schmitt,
Team: Julie Schmitt & Jeff Zachow
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Fifth
BISS HR GCH CH Carolina's Three Duck Limit JHR, SHA, TKI, WDX “Rio”, (M) SS 036516/03
DOB: 1/29/2018, Sire: CH Mann'Rs Carolina Fozzy Bear, Dam: HRCH GCHB CH Carolina's Tale of the Hare RA, SH, MHR, RATN, CGC, TKN, WDX,
Breeder: Lois McCracken, Owner: David McCracken,
Team: David McCracken & Lois McCracken
Evening Entertainment
In Honor of AWS “Everywhere”
A Short but Sweet video of the dogs we love so much - sharing our lives and passions. A great way to entertain the crowd as we enjoyed dinner.
A Well Deserved Tribute to
Avis, Ralph, & Frank
Not many of us can say we have dedicated 30+ years to this wonderful breed. Avis Prior, Ralph Baker, and Frank Schwantner are one of the few who we had the honor of recognizing as lifelong, advocates of our wonderful American Water Spaniels.
2022 Pfeifer Award
Jon Klema and Raylan
HRCH UH Klema’s Raylan The Enforcer MHA, WDS
(2014-2022)
National Specialty & Trophies Donations
PLATINUM: Avis Prior - to all my wonderful dogs
Ralph Backer
Badlands Gundogs
Carolina American Water Spaniel
Sconnie Brown Dogs
GOLD: Fred Winter
Waterways American Water Spaniel
Acknowledgements
THANK YOU - to our Sweepstakes Judge, Carol Lynn Johnson, our Conformation Judge Dr. Bev Sigl Felten, and our obedience an rally Judge Jeanne L. Thomas for contributing their skills and interest in the American Water Spaniel breed.
THANK YOU - to the Hunt Test Judges Jeffrey Zachow, Mike Finnegan, Greg Brda, and Lee Brda for giving us their time, energy and expertise. They were each very skilled, helpful, patient, and flexible while we worked all of the dogs through both AKC spaniel and AWSC hunt tests. Thank you also goes out to Jeffrey and Mike for judging the Roustabout, and to all the marshals and gunners who helped make this event run smooth.
THANK YOU - to Michigan Flyway Retriever Club for hosting this year’s Nationals and allowing us to enjoy the wonderful grounds
THANK YOU - to everyone who donated items to our Auction and Brownbag fundraiser
Genevieve Dever- Photography
Genevieve Dever- Photography
Breathtaking Photos
Curious to see what pictures may have been captured?
Send Genevieve an email with your name, dog’s name, and what events you were in - and she will send the proofs of your dog along with ordering information! Be prepared to be pleasantly surprised!!
Genevieve Dever
Photographer, Designer
612-251-5872
gendever@gmail.com
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Lucky Duck Decoys
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Mayville Engineering Company
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Delta Waterfowl, Green Bay Chapter
- Last but not Least -
A huge thank you to the Nationals Committee (Julie Schmitt, Jennifer Cooper & Chris Dosie) and all of the club members world wide who contributed their time and energy to putting it all together, making this a phenomenal Nationals! We hope to see you again for the 2024 Nationals at Minnesota Horse and Hunt Club .
2023 National Specialty and Hunt Test Invitation
2022 National Specialty and Hunt Test Invitation